Tyler Cameron, a former contestant on The Bachelorette, expressed disappointment over the split of Golden Bachelor stars Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist. The couple announced their separation on Good Morning America after three months of marriage, with Gerry citing “irreconcilable differences” in his divorce filing. Tyler criticized the short-lived relationship, stating that it tarnished the image of love in Bachelor Nation and contrasted it with the genuine joy it brought to the show.
Gerry and Theresa, who met on The Golden Bachelor and got married in a televised ceremony, struggled with their living arrangements and differing lifestyles. Despite their initial plan to settle down in South Carolina, they remained in a long-distance relationship due to their inability to reach a compromise. Gerry, who desired fun and adventure in retirement, found it challenging to adjust to a slower pace with Theresa, who continued to work. Tyler suggested that their unwillingness to change their ways led to their inability to make their marriage work.
Bachelor Nation fans were equally shocked and disappointed by Gerry and Theresa’s split, with some expressing their disbelief on social media. Many found it odd that the couple never lived in the same state and criticized the short duration of their marriage. Theresa, however, took to Instagram to address the backlash and urged kindness from those who were confused and angry. She admitted that she had believed their marriage would last forever but acknowledged that sometimes things don’t go as planned, even at the age of 70.
Tyler compared Gerry and Theresa’s inability to compromise to his own father, who had become set in his ways as he aged. He suggested that their stubbornness and resistance to change could have contributed to the downfall of their marriage. Despite the initial hope and optimism surrounding their relationship, the couple’s inability to align their lifestyles and living arrangements ultimately led to their decision to divorce. Tyler emphasized the disappointment felt by Bachelor Nation and expressed his belief that the couple had missed out on the opportunity to truly build a lasting and meaningful relationship.
